New prescribed fire started in Polk County on Feb. 10

Published Feb 12, 2026 #Rx polk 1197 fire

Started: 47 hours ago, 10:24 a.m. Feb. 10

Initial location: Polk County, Tex.

Fire type: Prescribed, Type 5

Fire name: Polk 1197

A new prescribed burn, called Polk 1197, was initiated 10:24 a.m. Feb. 10 at in Polk County, Texas.

Since it was initiated 47 hours ago, the prescribed fire has burned 10 acres of private land.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center